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Director Wang watched Zhou Ming's hurried departure, shook his head, and didn't say anything more.

Zhou Ming is currently riding high, so no one dares to say anything if he leaves work early or even skips a day.

Zhou Ming came out of the teaching building and sped home.

"Hey? Mingming? Aren't you on duty today? Why are you back so early?"

Zhou's mother, who was preparing vegetables in the kitchen, looked puzzled when she saw her son suddenly return.

Zhou Ming blushed with excitement, rubbing his hands together and stammering, "Mom! Great news! Incredibly great news!"

"Xiao Wang called me! He arranged to have dinner with Qi Tongwei for me! He said... he might be able to get me transferred to the police force!"

"What?"

The vegetables in Zhou's mother's hand fell to the ground with a "thud".

She jumped to her feet, her eyes wide with shock: "Who did you say? Qi Tongwei? That Director Qi from the Provincial Public Security Bureau?"

"Yes! That's him!"

Zhou Ming nodded vigorously: "Xiao Wang said he's having dinner at Shanshui Manor at 7 PM, and he wants me to come over!"

"Oh my God!"

Zhou's mother slapped her thigh excitedly, her eyes reddening: "I knew Xiao Wang was going to be something! I've always seen him different from other children!"

"Look at him, now that he's successful, he hasn't forgotten his cousin! All that pampering he got over him since he was little was worth it!"

As she spoke, she hurriedly helped Zhou Ming get ready: "Quick, quick! Change your clothes! Dress formally! Don't embarrass Xiao Wang!"

Zhou Ming also realized what was happening and rushed into the bedroom, opening the wardrobe and rummaging through drawers and cabinets.

He pulled out his most expensive Armani suit, which he had kept hidden away at the bottom of his trunk. He had bought it when he first started working and rarely wore it.

Then I started looking at ties. One was dark blue, one was gray, and one had a subtle pattern. I looked at them one by one, but I wasn't satisfied with any of them.

"Mom, can you help me decide which tie looks better?"

Zhou's mother leaned closer, examined it carefully for a long time, and picked up the dark blue one: "Let's take this one. It looks more dignified. Director Qi is an official, and he likes dignified people."

As she spoke, she helped Zhou Ming tie his tie, straightened his collar, and patted his shoulder: "Look at my son, how smart he looks!"

Zhou Ming looked at himself in the mirror, left and right, but something still seemed off. He took out a comb and meticulously combed his hair, not letting a single stray hair escape.

"It's almost time, I have to go." Zhou Ming glanced at his watch, picked up his briefcase, and headed out.

"Wait a minute!"

Zhou's mother quickly grabbed him and instructed him, "When you get there, talk less and listen more. Do everything Xiao Wang tells you to do. Just do whatever he tells you to do, and don't say anything out of line, understand?"

"A big shot like Director Qi could ruin everything with just one wrong word."

"I understand, Mom."

Zhou Ming nodded: "I'm not a child anymore, I know what I'm doing."

"And another one,"

Zhou's mother added, "After dinner, if you have the chance, toast Director Qi a few more times to leave a good impression. We'll need his help with the transfer later."

"Okay, okay."

Zhou Ming replied impatiently, "Do I really need my mother to teach me these things?"

He pushed open the door, took a deep breath, and his eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.

Zhou Ming knew that tonight's dinner would completely change the course of his life.

……

On the other side, Shen Wang got up, put on his clothes, and went to the front desk to pay the bill.

He didn't even blink when he saw the four-digit number on the bill.

In the past, this was a level of spending he would never have dared to even dream of.

But now, it's just a drop in the ocean.

Stepping out of Qushui Lanting, the evening breeze brushed against my face, carrying a slight chill.

Shen Wang took a deep breath and felt completely refreshed.

He hailed a taxi and gave them the address that everyone in Handong Province knew.

"Master, to Shanshui Manor."

……

Upon arriving at the Mountain and Water Manor, Shen Wang didn't rush inside. Instead, he walked to a secluded corner, and then, with a thought, a jar of Daughter's Red wine appeared before him.

Regardless, Qi Tongwei helped him out yesterday, so he should be the one to treat him.

However, since the location was set at Shanshui Manor, Qi Tongwei would definitely not let him pay the bill.

So I brought a jar of good wine as a small token of my appreciation.

This is indeed a rare and excellent wine.

The half-jar of wine that Sha Ruijin and I drank yesterday was kept by Sha Ruijin after we finished it, and he refused to give it back to me no matter what.

This shows how terrifying this 80-year-old vintage is.

When Shen Wang turned around and came to the door, he saw his cousin Zhou Ming.

Goodness, this outfit makes it look like she's going to a wedding.

He wore an Armani suit that was pressed without a single wrinkle, his tie was tied perfectly, and his hair was combed so slicked back that even a fly would slip on it.

The leather shoes on his feet were polished to a shine, reflecting his image.

He was carrying a brand-new briefcase and stood ramrod straight, looking even more formal than when he was attending his graduation ceremony.

"Cousin, over here!"

Shen Wang waved and walked over quickly.

Zhou Ming turned around upon hearing the sound, and the moment he saw Shen Wang, his brows furrowed instinctively.

Shen Wang was still wearing the same faded black T-shirt, blue jeans, and ordinary sneakers. Although his hair was neater than at noon, it was just a quick scratching. The total cost of his entire outfit probably didn't exceed three hundred yuan.

Compared to his outfit, it was like heaven and earth.

Zhou Ming's mouth moved, and the words "Why did you come dressed like this?" were already on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them back.

He no longer dared to criticize Shen Wang as casually as he used to.

He coughed twice and forced a smile: "Xiao Wang, you...you look really smart today!"

Shen Wang burst out laughing.

He knows his cousin all too well.

The way he frowned and pursed his lips just now clearly showed that he was about to start scolding someone.

"Alright, cousin, stop pretending."

Shen Wang chuckled and patted his arm: "Don't I know you? Were you trying to criticize me for dressing too casually? I've seen that little expression of yours before you criticize someone since I was a kid, I could recognize it with my eyes closed."

Zhou Ming's face instantly turned red, and he scratched his head awkwardly: "No, I just felt that since we're having dinner with Director Qi, it's better to be a little more formal."

"Cousin, I still prefer the rebellious version of you from the beginning."

Shen Wang put his arm around his neck and walked inside in a carefree manner.

"Why are we brothers being so formal? I used to go to your house for meals all the time when we were kids. I especially loved Auntie's braised pork; I could eat three big bowls of it in one go!"

"You were so young back then, like a little glutton."

Zhou Ming also laughed, and the slight restraint in his heart instantly dissipated.

He knew, of course, that Shen Wang was deliberately bringing up things from his childhood to try and get closer to him.

To be honest, ever since he learned that Shen Wang had managed to get in touch with Sha Ruijin and even made him the deputy director of the Academic Affairs Office with just a word, he had been a little apprehensive.

I always felt there was something between us, so I was very careful in my words and actions.

But now, listening to Shen Wang casually mention those childhood memories, he felt a warmth in his heart.

He knew that in Shen Wang's heart, he was still that cousin...